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Jul 20, 2022

Astronomy Cast Ep. 650: Did JWST Work?

by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay

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Well, this is it. We’re FINALLY going to talk about the James Webb Space Telescope. After decades of development, delays, budget creep, the powerful infrared observatory is at its final home at the L2 Lagrange point. Yesterday (at the time we’re recording this) we saw the first scientific images from the telescope and according to Pamela’s rules, we’re finally allowed to talk about it.